UCLA Extension courses

The course aims to provide a solid and holistic foundation of the technology which is useful irrespective of the function and role of the student (project management, legal, compliance, operations, business development, IT/technology, digital transformation,…

This course introduces the methods, techniques, and considerations behind geographic data visualization and GIS mapping. The first and most significant portion of the course covers best practices for cartographic design, including topics and techniques…

This course is designed for marketing professionals, business managers, entrepreneurs, AI enthusiasts, and anyone looking to enhance their understanding of artificial intelligence in marketing. Participants will gain both strategic and technical knowledge to…

AI for Product Management is designed to equip professionals in managerial and leadership roles in technology, whether product or project managers, CTOs, and strategists, with the essential tools and strategies for effectively integrating AI technologies into…

Designed to lay the foundation for future innovation, this course offers a comprehensive introduction to the core components of Artificial Intelligence. It equips managers, executives, and professionals with the essential technical and strategic knowledge to…

Introduction to linear algebra: Systems of linear equations Matrix algebra Linear independence Subspaces, bases and dimension Orthogonality Least-squares methods Determinants Eigenvalues and eigenvectors Matrix diagonalization Symmetric matrices

Students in this course will develop proficiency in analyzing and evaluating the public health aspects of disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, and also identify methods from improvement. It provides an overview of the different types of public…

The Advanced Entertainment Financing Course covers the complexities of the entertainment industry's financial landscape and provides a comprehensive understanding of contemporary funding sources. Students learn to apply advanced financial structures in…

Contracts are the lifeline of business and legal transactions. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur, seasoned professional, or curious learner, understanding the nuances of contracts is paramount. In this immersive course, students unravel the complexities…

Explore the legal landscape of commercial contracting, including contract performance, breach, and remedies. Understand key legal principles, regulations, best practices and their impact on contract management. Topics include contract formation,…

This course focuses on ethical issues confronted by financial professionals, with attention to recent financial crises, and the latest developments affecting ethics within the financial world. Students will get an overview of ethical standards in finance,…

This course focuses on the unique role of a certified financial planner, their fiduciary responsibility when working with clients is emphasized throughout. Operating “with utmost good faith and in a manner reasonably believed to be in the best interest of the…

The NCEES Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam verifies a required level of competency in a particular engineering discipline. This PE exam preparation course offers a thorough review of the majority of topics that will appear on the exam which…

This course covers AI fundamentals and concepts as pertaining to finance. The course will review python programming basics such as Basic Input-Output Operations, Basic Operators, Conditional Execution, Loops, and Lists. The focus will be on how to utilize…

This course offers in-depth exposure to modern microbiology. This upper-division course provides students with an interdisciplinary approach to integrating different core concepts in comparative genomics, virology, cell biology, bacteriology, immunology,…

MAE C294A. Compliant Mechanism Design . (Prof. Hopkins, J.) Formerly numbered 294A. Lecture, four hours; outside study, eight hours. Requisite: linear algebra. Advanced compliant mechanism synthesis approaches, modeling techniques, and optimization tools.…

Exacerbated by climate change and social upheaval, rising natural, technological and man-made hazards are reshaping our world, creating the need for a specialized workforce to manage these complex disasters. Join us for a roundtable discussion with response,…

This course examines classification of corporations and associations, organization of corporations, transfers of property to and from a corporation, small business stock, dividend distributions, earnings/profits, property dividends, basic problems in…

This course provides a fundamental introduction to the complexities and responsibilities of payroll tax laws, forms and accounting; and is targeted to those who employ others, are responsible for complying with the various tax laws or work in a payroll…

This course is for accounting, tax and finance professionals; international business managers; and lawyers who work with cross-border transactions involving the United States. Instruction explores the application of U.S. tax law to U.S. individuals and…

This course provides practical knowledge of the day-to-day practices and procedures of the Internal Revenue Service from rulings, collections and criminal enforcement with specific references to statutes and regulations. Students are introduced to the civil…

This course teaches participants how to use QuickBooks Online, the cloud-based version of QuickBooks. Ideal for business owners, office managers, and bookkeepers, participants use a sample company to get hands-on experience with navigating through the…

This is the second course of the two-course Bookkeeping and Accounting Essentials sequence. This course covers accounting for promissory notes payable and receivable and the related interest calculations; the valuation of accounts receivable using various…

This introductory course is the first course in the Bookkeeping Essentials sequence and provides an overview of the essential skills needed to be a successful bookkeeper. The course is ideal for bookkeepers and accountants who are early in their career or…

In today's global business environment, with volatile worldwide capital markets and eroded investor confidence in corporate accountability, the demand for effective corporate governance and ethical conduct in ensuring reliable financial information is higher…

The business scandals of recent years have highlighted the importance of ethical behavior in the accounting profession. This course covers the elements necessary to make proper ethical decisions by first defining what ethics are and then identifying the…

This course introduces students to the internal audit profession and the internal audit process and is designed for accounting, auditing and business students; CPAs, CIAs, and CMAs or candidates; controllers and internal auditors; financial and auditing…

This course examines the auditing principles governing the responsibilities of certified public accountants in their examination of clients' financial statements. Professional ethics, legal liability, internal control, evaluation, sampling techniques and…

Great journalism relies on four major, interconnected skills: research, interviewing, analysis and writing. This course helps students develop the first three, which integrate to generate the data, anecdotes and character details necessary to tell compelling…

Students learn the elements of on-camera journalism, concentrating on news gathering and how to cover an on-the-spot news story with a camera crew. The course examines the particular impact of artificial intelligence on the practices and profession of…

This course surveys world history from the sixth century into the mid-eighteenth century: the "middle" period between classical antiquity and modern times. The focus will be on cultural-technological exchange, interaction and interdependence. The first part…

This course covers the economic, social, intellectual and political development of California from earliest times to present. Transferable for UC credit.

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to fundamental principles and concepts behind the use and application of geographic information systems (GIS). Students learn how to think spatially, become familiar with information technology, produce…

As we travel along life's path, our stories are the most precious gifts we can pass on. In this course, students are encouraged to write stories that have affected their hearts. Be they funny or sad, about good times or bad, each student has an opportunity to…

This conversation course is for more advanced Spanish speakers who want to continue improving their oral Spanish skills. Using authentic sources from Latin America, students improve their spoken Spanish through interpretation, imagination, and critical…

This course provides a comfortable space for students with an intermediate knowledge of Spanish to practice their conversation skills under an instructor's guidance. Students respond to prompts provided by the instructor, while their peers ask follow-up…

Since the days of silent films, music has accompanied moving pictures in theaters. Whether it be a single piano or organ, band or orchestra playing on cue, music synchronized to film has been an integral part of the movie experience. With the advent of…

This course provides a comfortable space for students with a basic knowledge of Spanish to practice their conversation skills under an instructor's guidance. Students respond to prompts provided by the instructor, while their peers ask follow-up questions or…

There is chocolate candy, and then there is artisanal, hand-crafted dark chocolate. In this course, we look at the methods and selection process of craft bean to bar companies in contrast to mass manufacturers. We learn how fermenting and roasting (or not)…

Due to advances in technology, what we thought we knew about the fundamentals of cosmology, astronomy and space exploration is evolving almost daily. In this course, we explore the latest concepts, news and discoveries regarding multiverses, gravitational…

This course offers students the opportunity to engage with contemporary art, as well as with each other. Our conversations include materials, perception, and interpretation of abstract, figurative and performative projects, while considering the time and…

This unique discussion group focuses on exploring the news of the week. Participants share articles and opinions that pertain to what's happening both in the United States and internationally, particularly to introduce diverse views. Many of the pundits we…

Gain the essential tools to survive in situations in which Spanish must be used. Learn essential vocabulary to communicate in everyday life. This course is intended for students who have not had a great deal of exposure to the language.

This course begins a sequence of three courses (XL 1, XL 2, XL 3) covering first year college-level French using a communicative, thematically based approach. This approach develops speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, as well as an understanding…

The internship program allows certificate students to receive elective credit for work performed with companies in the film, television, and entertainment media communities. Students must work a minimum of 120 hours in order to receive the 4 units of credit…

In this detailed exploration of low-budget filmmaking, learn techniques and theories examining all phases of the process, from development to production to post-production. The focus is on translating a minimum budget into maximum quality on screen. Topics…

As the business of film has become more reliant on the international market, so has the production of film. Both studio and independent producers alike must understand the ever-evolving rules and principles to producing in countries around the world. This…

In the Internet age, uploading your work to YouTube or Vimeo is imperative, and successful producers/directors/actors can now demonstrate a growing online audience. This course shows you how to create a public face and promotional platform for your creative…

Emphasizing how new technologies continue to impact post-production, this course provides an overview of the post-production pipeline from dailies through delivery. Class topics include a step-by-step overview of each stage of the process and building the…

This survey course presents an overview of the real-world aspects of producing as practiced in the various sectors of filmed entertainment, from script development through pre-production and production. Topics include the producer's interface with the writer,…